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Elite Law Firm Partner Compensation: Inside the $25M+ BigLaw Earnings Landscape

Elite rainmakers at the very top of BigLaw quietly operate in a different economic universe—and Elite Law Firm Partners: The $25M+ Compensation Landscape Report pulls back the curtain on that world. This report from BCG Attorney Search maps out how a small group of partners reach $25 million+ in a....

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States With No General Bar Reciprocity: What Attorneys Need to Know | BCG Attorney Search

Bar reciprocity—also known as admission on motion—is a critical consideration for attorneys planning to relocate, expand their practice across state lines, or pursue new career opportunities in different jurisdictions. Understanding which states offer reciprocity and which do not can significant....

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Law Firm Culture: How to Identify, Compare, and Thrive in the Right Environment

Executive SummaryLaw firm culture profoundly shapes attorney satisfaction, retention, and advancement. With associate attrition fluctuating between 18–26% in recent years and major gaps in work-life norms across firm types, aligning with the right culture is a career-critical decision.....

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Why Lawyers at Every Stage Struggle: The Hidden Costs of Lacking Focus in Your Legal ....

In the cutthroat arena of legal careers, where specialization is the currency of success, indecision can derail even the most promising paths. Whether you're a law student frozen during OCI interviews, a new attorney fresh off the bar exam juggling mismatched clerkships, or an experienced lawyer in ....

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The Legal Career Specialization Imperative: Why 'Open to Anything' Fails and Focused ....

In today’s competitive legal market, attorneys who present themselves as “open to anything” often struggle to stand out. Law firms and employers are drawn to candidates who demonstrate clear focus, specialized expertise, and a well-defined career trajectory. By positioning yourself around a sp....

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Sometimes a Lateral Law Firm Move is the Best Path to a Solid In-House Position

A large percentage of the people who contact us for recruitment assistance are currently working in-house and are lookin....

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Recruiting a Recruiter

BCG Attorney Search is a legal placement firm and not a legal recruiting firm. There is a huge difference. Read....

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Tips for Effectively Utilizing Internal Contacts During Your Job Search

I decided to write this article after being asked by candidates, on a number of occasions, for my opinion on how to best....

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Understanding Social Media and Using it to Boost Your Career

In today’s world of modern technology, even our social interactions and presence has crossed over to the digital world....

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Taking Charge of Your Mentoring Experience

Mentoring relationships are as old as the legal profession itself. In the earliest days of legal practice, mentoring and....

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How ''Consistency'' and ''Relationship Building'' Will Aid You in Your Job Search

Increased internet access, innovations in search engine technology, and improvements to law firm websites have all resul....

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New List Ranks Harvard Number One

U.S. News has released a new list for law school rankings. The new list will be decided upon by hiring officials at top ....

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Compensation for Partners Is Never an Easy Thing

For many law firms the past decade has brought remarkable growth. Firms added more lawyers to their ranks. And brisk bus....

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Advice to New Partners

Consider the poignant scene in Hamlet, when Laertes prepares to leave his beloved Denmark and the life that he has known....

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Seven Reasons Why Updating Your Legal Resume Could Change Your Life

Click here to view a collection of attorney resume and cover letter resources written by experienced legal recruiters.I ....

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The Art of Interviewing: Tips for Converting Interviews into Offers

Listen to the Full Podcast by Harrison Barnes About This Topic Use Your Interests as a Tool to Guide You through the In....

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How Should I Address ''Potential Portables'' in an Interview?

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion: I am a senior associate with s....

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The Role of Emotional and Social Intelligence in Your Career

Several years ago, Malcolm Gladwell, the author of The Tipping Point, penned a second wildly popular book entitled, Blin....

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I Did Not Hold a Summer Position or Other Relevant Internship During My Law School. What Should I Do to Help My Job Search?

Unfortunately, many law firms frown on law graduates who have not held a summer position or any other type of internship....

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The Five Toughest Questions Attorneys Face When Considering Making a Later Move to a New Law Firm

I've never liked speed bumps. Growing up in a family of car lovers and auto racers, I like to think that I was born for....

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